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About Lactation Consultations
Whether you’re a first-time mom or a veteran parent struggling with breastfeeding, lactation consultations empower you with the knowledge and confidence to foster a positive experience for you and your baby. Latched’s international board-certified lactation consultant, Annalis de Armas, RN, IBCLC, provides individualized lactation consultations for latch issues, milk supply challenges, and breastfeeding support to the Miami, Florida, community. Call Latched today or use the online booking tool to schedule a telehealth or home visit lactation consultation.
Lactation Consultations Q&A
What are lactation consultations?
Lactation consultations are personalized sessions tailored to your unique breastfeeding needs. In these consultations, your international board-certified lactation specialist from Latched works with you to address any challenges or questions you have related to breastfeeding.
One-on-one discussion and hands-on guidance from a lactation expert from Latched empower you with the knowledge and skills for successful breastfeeding.
Whether you’re a new parent seeking guidance or facing specific breastfeeding issues, your lactation consultation can provide personalized support that helps you and your baby achieve a positive breastfeeding relationship.
Who benefits from lactation consultations?
Any parent or caregiver can benefit from an international board-certified lactation consultant’s personalized guidance, including:
First-time mothers
Receive guidance on breastfeeding techniques and address any challenges faced in the early stages of motherhood.
Expectant mothers
Latched can help prepare you for breastfeeding with personalized education and advice before your new baby arrives.
Parents experiencing breastfeeding difficulties
Gain support for latch issues, low milk supply, or breastfeeding discomfort with specialized solutions from a lactation expert.
Working parents
Receive assistance in establishing breastfeeding routines that accommodate work schedules, including strategies for expressing and storing breast milk.
Parents returning to work while breastfeeding
Explore strategies for maintaining breastfeeding while transitioning back to work, addressing pumping and storage concerns.
Parents with specific breastfeeding concerns
Latched can help address specific concerns such as nipple pain, engorgement, or your baby’s weight gain.
Parents seeking weaning support
Receive guidance on the gradual transition from breastfeeding to other nourishment sources, ensuring a positive weaning experience.
Anyone seeking breastfeeding education
Latched provides comprehensive breastfeeding education, regardless of previous experience, to enhance knowledge and confidence in breastfeeding practices.
What happens during lactation consultations?
Latched tailors each lactation consultation to your needs. Your international board-certified lactation specialist starts with a discussion to understand your unique breastfeeding concerns, challenges, and goals.
With hands-on support, your specialist demonstrates effective breastfeeding techniques, addressing specific issues you may be facing. The interactive consultation allows you to ask questions and gain valuable insights. Your consultant uses this information to create a personalized plan that helps you navigate your breastfeeding journey confidently.
Call Latched today or use the online booking tool to schedule a telehealth consultation or home visit with an international board-certified lactation consultant.
How It Works
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Baby Care Class
With Latched, our Baby Care Class provides parents with essential knowledge and information about newborn care. The class covers topics such as, what to expect in the hospital, feeding, diapering, bathing, soothing techniques, and infant health and safety. By attending our class, parents will gain confidence in their ability to care for their baby's basic needs. This class may be enjoyed by a single couple or can include the whole family, it's up to you!
What's Included:
• Two hour baby care class instructed by a Registered Nurse
• CPR & Choking recommendations
• Latched baby care book with detailed topics
• Latched CPR & choking demo baby to practice
• Latched demo baby to practice
• Swaddle
• Diaper
Pricing:
• Baby Care Class: $300 for 1 couple or 2 people
• Add another couple for $50.00
• Max amount of 6 couples or 12 people
• Contact us for larger groups
Travel Fee: Greater than 20 miles $25.00
CPR & Choking Recommendations
Price
$150.00
Not covered by insurance
Prenatal Lactation Consult
A prenatal lactation consultation is highly recommended for parents-to-be as it provides essential knowledge and support to prepare for successful breastfeeding. During the consultation, parents can learn about proper latch and positioning, understand how to assess if their baby is getting enough milk, and address any concerns or challenges they may have. The lactation consultant can provide personalized guidance based on the parent's unique circumstances, such as inverted nipples or previous breast surgery. By taking a prenatal lactation consultation with Latched, parents can gain confidence, establish breastfeeding goals, and create a plan for a positive breastfeeding experience from the very beginning.
What's Included:
• 1.5 hours prenatal lactation consultation by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
• Latched prenatal book with detailed topics not included
Pricing:
• Initial prenatal lactation consultation: $250.00
• Follow up consultations $175.00
• Telehealth initial consultation $150.00
• Telehealth follow up consultation $100.00
• Check your insurance coverage
Travel Fee: Greater than 20 miles $25.00
Postnatal Lactation Consult
A postnatal lactation consultation is highly beneficial for parents who may be experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding or need guidance on various aspects of lactation. The lactation consultant at Latched can provide valuable support and advice on addressing latching difficulties, ensuring a good milk supply, and using proper breastfeeding positions to optimize comfort and milk transfer. They can also offer strategies to manage engorgement, alleviate sore nipples, and troubleshoot common breastfeeding challenges. Additionally, a postnatal lactation consultation can provide assistance and guidance on weaning when the time comes. Overall, this consultation can be instrumental in helping parents overcome obstacles and establish a successful and enjoyable breastfeeding journey.
What's Included:
• 1.5 hours postnatal lactation consultation by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Pricing:
• Initial postnatal lactation consultation: $250.00
• Follow up consultations $175.00
• Check your insurance coverage
• Hospital visit $200.00 not covered by insurance
Travel Fee: Greater than 20 miles $25.00
Packages
PRE LATCHED PACKAGE
What's Included:
• Baby Care Class
• Prenatal Lactation Consultation
Pricing:
•$400
THE LATCHED PACKAGE
What's Included:
• Baby care class
• Prenatal lactation consult
• Postnatal lactation consult
Pricing:
•$650
• Does not include the "added coupled" for baby care class
THE LIQUID GOLD PACKAGE
What's Included:
• Prenatal lactation consult
• Postnatal lactation consult.
Pricing:
•$400
•Packages not covered by insurance
Travel Fee: Greater than 20 miles $25.00
The Liquid Gold Package 2.0
What is included :
• Initial visit
• 3 follow up visits
Pricing:
•$650.00